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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.98, 3,441.67 and 1,374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.98, 3,441.67 and 1,374.89 is: 1,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.98 : 3,441.67 = 1,374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.98/3,441.67 = 1,374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.98x = 3,441.67 × 1,374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.98x = 4,731,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,917.67/2,493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.34

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